HR Business Partner

HR GENERALIST 3 (007596)

UCPath Position ID: 41259847

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/21/2026 10:38:10 AM

Date Last Edited:

8/21/2026 10:38:04 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5100O

Organization:

CAMPUS HUMAN RESOURCES VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5910D

Division:

CAMPUS HUMAN RESOURCES

Department:

361100 - HR & PAYROLL OPERATIONS CENTER

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41259847

Position Description ID

263395

UC Payroll Title:

HR GENERALIST 3 (007596)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

F: All Others - Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40963631

Reports to Payroll Title:

HR Supervisor 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40736259

Department Head Payroll Title:

HR MGR 3

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position reports to the Manager of Client Services and Business Operations within the Human Resources & Payroll Operations Center (HRPOC) and provides comprehensive human resources consultation and operational support to assigned client departments.

The position serves as a primary HR resource to managers, supervisors, and employees and independently administers a broad range of human resources programs and services. Responsibilities include recruitment and talent support, onboarding and workforce administration, student employment, personnel actions, organizational support, process improvement initiatives, and interpretation of established human resources policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

The incumbent exercises independent judgment in analyzing issues of diverse scope, evaluating options, recommending solutions, and ensuring compliance with University policies and practices while supporting operational effectiveness and workforce needs.

The incumbent is expected to maintain a regular onsite presence to support assigned client departments, participate in meetings and workforce activities, and provide responsive HR consultation and services.

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Employee and Labor Relations, HR & Payroll Operations Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Staff and Faculty Counseling Center and Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning. The HR & Payroll Operations Center provides human resources and payroll services to a diverse client pool and assists with ongoing campus initiatives and special projects.

Administers HR Programs and Processes

          Serves as a subject matter resource for assigned human resources programs, processes, and services.

          • Provides consultation and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and operational practices.

          • Researches and resolves HR operational issues and recommends solutions to management.

          • Analyzes processes and workflows and identifies opportunities for operational improvement and service enhancement.

          • Develops and maintains HR reports, tracking mechanisms, process documentation, and reference materials.

          • Assists with implementation of new HR programs, operational initiatives, and process improvements.

          • Supports workforce administration activities and assists with timekeeping and related HR operational functions as needed.

          • Maintains regular engagement with assigned client departments through onsite and virtual interactions to support service delivery, relationship management, workforce administration, and organizational effectiveness.

          • Participates in department meetings, consultations, training sessions, onboarding activities, and other client-facing initiatives to assess needs, provide guidance, and support operational objectives.

           

35%

Staff Employment Administration

          Independently coordinates personnel transactions from initiation through completion and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

          • Provides consultation to supervisors and managers regarding employment actions, onboarding requirements, personnel processes, timelines, and documentation requirements.

          • Interprets established personnel policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions related to employment actions.

          • Identifies and resolves issues associated with personnel transactions and recommends corrective action when needed.

          • Develops employment-related reports, workforce data, and tracking tools to support operational decision-making, workforce planning, and organizational needs.

          • Provides guidance to supervisors and managers regarding HR procedures, onboarding requirements, personnel actions, and employment transactions.

          • Supports recruitment activities including candidate communications, interview coordination, job posting administration, reference checking, and recruitment documentation.

          • Maintains and organizes confidential personnel documentation relating to employee lifecycle activities.

          • Assists with processing and tracking personnel actions including hires, transfers, promotions, reclassifications, pay actions, leaves, and separations.

          • Assists with implementation of collective bargaining provisi

35%

Employee and Labor Relations Support

          Assists HRPOC management and Senior HR Business Partners with employee relations and labor relations administration.

          • Maintains confidential employee relations, labor relations, disciplinary, investigatory, and grievance-related records.

          • Assists in gathering, organizing, and maintaining documentation related to employee relations matters, requests for information, grievances, and labor-management issues.

          • Supports implementation of personnel actions resulting from employee relations and labor relations activities.

          • Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel, employee relations, labor relations, and organizational matters.

          • Assists with workforce data requests, reporting, and personnel information required for operational or compliance purposes.

          • Provides initial guidance regarding employee relations, workplace concerns, and labor-related matters and coordinates with appropriate HR subject matter experts as needed.

          • Assists with implementation and communication of employee and labor relations actions impacting assigned client groups.

           

20%

Student Employment Administration

          Coordinates student employment activities for assigned client departments.

          • Provides consultation to supervisors and managers regarding student employment options, recruitment practices, compensation considerations, and applicable employment policies.

          • Reviews and processes student employment actions and helps ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.

          • Analyzes workforce trends, identifies operational challenges, and recommends improvements related to student employment programs and practices.

           

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience or training.

Required

Experience providing human resources consultation and operational support within a complex organization.

Required

Experience administering employment-related processes, workforce programs, personnel actions, recruitment, onboarding, or employee services.

Required

Experience advising managers, supervisors, or employees regarding policies, procedures, and human resources practices.

Required

Experience coordinating multiple priorities, researching issues, and implementing solutions in a client-service environment.

Required

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate issues of diverse scope, identify alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions.

Required

Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and an understanding of how assigned work impacts client departments and related Human Resources functions.

Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with managers, supervisors, employees, and campus partners regarding complex human resources processes, policies, and procedures.

Required

Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and respect for employees' privacy rights.

Required

Working knowledge of human resource management systems, case management systems, reporting tools, and other business applications used to administer personnel actions, workforce programs, and organizational processes.

Required

Ability to interpret and apply human resources policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and applicable University guidelines when administering employment-related actions and programs.

Required

Ability to research issues, analyze information, develop recommendations, and implement solutions to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Murphy Hall

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.